A God's Own Tale: The Book of Transformations of Wenchang, the Divine Lord of Zitong
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This scripture was revealed through spirit writing in 1181. It traces Wenchang's development through his many transformations culminating in his apotheosis as director of the Wenchang Palace and custodian of the Cinnamon Record that determines men's and women's fates. The god has since assumed a high position in the Taoist pantheon, has been introduced into the school system and Confucian temples, and now controls the all-important civil service examinations...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0791420027
ISBN13:9780791420027
Release Date:August 1994
Publisher:State University of New York Press
Length:335 Pages
Weight:1.10 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.9" x 9.0"
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